City Council - December 09, 2025
A.
CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
B.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
C.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Pursuant to Council/Administrative Policy, Meeting Rules and Procedures section 5.2 (Decorum Generally – Public), comments by members of the public are generally limited to five minutes, or less time if a large number of speakers is anticipated, or if approved by the Mayor. Speakers desiring answers to questions should direct them to the Council/Successor Agency and, if relevant, they may direct them to the appropriate staff member. Speakers can also follow up directly with staff during regular City business hours.
Please file a speaker’s card with the City Clerk on the form provided on the counter at the back of the Chambers.
During this portion of the meeting those present in the Council Chambers are permitted to speak on items that are listed under Presentations; Informational Reports; Consent Calendar; Requests for Future Agenda Items- New Items; or items not on the agenda during this portion of the meeting. Public comments for scheduled agenda items should wait until that time.
D.
PRESENTATIONS
D.1
California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM) Grant Program Update
D.2
Pavement Management Program Update
E.
INFORMATIONAL REPORTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS, COMMITTEES, LIAISONS, AND STAFF This portion of the agenda is to provide an opportunity for Council Members to report on attendance at events, subcommittee meetings, and entities on which the Council Member has been appointed as a liaison and for staff to provide brief updates and/or information to the City Council.
F.
CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed on the consent calendar are considered routine in nature and will be enacted by one motion. If discussion is required, that particular item will be removed from the consent calendar and will be considered separately.
Title/Recommendation
F.1
Proclamation recognizing October 19-25, 2025 as National Friends of Libraries Week
1. National Friends of Libraries Week.pdf
F.2
Proclamation recognizing December 2025 as National Giving Month
1. National Giving Month.pdf
F.3
Proclamation recognizing January 2026 as National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month
1. National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month.pdf
F.4
Proclamation recognizing January 9, 2026 as National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
1. National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day.pdf
F.5
Consideration of the proposed list of Proclamations for 2026
1. 2026 Proclamation List - City Clerk-2025-14.pdf
2. Proclamations List_2026.pdf
3. 110-4 Procedures for Ceremonial Documents.pdf
Title/Recommendation
Approve the proposed list of Proclamations for 2026.
F.6
Meeting Minutes of the City Council
1. Meeting Minutes - CCM_Dec10_2024.pdf
2. Meeting Minutes - CCM_Jul23_2024.pdf
3. Meeting Minutes - CCM_Jan14_2025 .pdf
4. Meeting Minutes - SCC_Nov12_2025.pdf
5. Meeting Minutes - CCM_Nov12_2025.pdf
City Council / Successor Agency Meeting Minutes of December 10, 2024 City Council / Successor Agency Meeting Minutes of July 23, 2024 City Council / Successor Agency Meeting Minutes of January 14, 2025 Special City Council Meeting of November 12, 2025
City Council / Successor Agency Meeting Minutes of November 12, 2025
F.7
Combined Community Facilities District (CFD) Annual Report for Special Taxes Levied for Fiscal Year 2024/25
1. FY 24-25 Combined CFD Annual Report - Finance and Information Systems-2025-29.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Previous Action(4).pdf
3. 24-25 Combined CFD Annual Report for Special Taxes Levied.pdf Title/Recommendation
The Combined Community Facilities District (CFD) Annual Report for Special Taxes Levied ensures compliance with , which requires an annual report be filed with the Legislative body for voter approved special taxes. Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the Combined Community Facilities District (CFD) Annual Report for Special Taxes Levied for Fiscal Year 2024/25. https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=GOV§ionNum=50075.3
F.8
Supplement to the Annual Report on the Low and Moderate Income Housing Fund for Fiscal Year 2024/25
1. 24-25 Supp to Low Mod Housing Report - Finance and Information Systems-2025-31.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Previous Action.pdf
3. Exhibit A City Low-mod 24-25.pdf
Title/Recommendation
The Supplement to the Annual Report on the Low and Moderate Income Housing Fund ensures compliance with requirements for Housing Successors included in Senate Bill 341 (SB 341). This report will be submitted to the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) as an addendum to the Annual Progress Report that will be prepared in Spring 2026. Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the Supplement to the Annual Report on the Low and Moderate Income Housing Fund for Fiscal Year 2024/25.
F.9
2024/25 Development Impact Fee Report
1. FY 24-25 Development Impact Fee Report - Finance and Information Systems-2025-28.pdf
2. ATTACHMENT 1 - PREVIOUS ACTION(2).pdf
3. ATTACHMENT 2 - Development Impact Fee Report 2024-25.pdf Title/Recommendation
The Development Impact Fee Report ensures compliance with California Government Code Sections 66006(b) and 66001(d), which require an annual report providing specific information about those fees be prepared and made available to the public. Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the 2024/25 Development Impact Fee Report.
F.10
An amendment to extend the term of the professional services agreement with De Novo Planning Group for the Focused Zoning Ordinance Update and Objective Design Standards
1. Agreement with De Novo Planning Group for Focused Zoning Code Update.pdf
2. Previous Actions.pdf
3. De Novo Planning Group PSA Resolution - Amendment No. 1.pdf Title/Recommendation
Adopt a resolution amending the professional services agreement with De Novo Planning Group for the Focused Zoning Ordinance Update and Objective Design Standards to extend the term from the initial two years to “until services are complete.”
F.11
Notice of Completion for work performed by MARC Builders LLC dba MARC Engineering for the Fields of Time project under the Public Art Spaces Project, CIP Project No. 337-37244
1. NOC - Fields of Time Public Art Space Project - Parks Recreation-2025-252.pdf
2. Attachment 1 Previous Actions Fields of Time.pdf
3. Notice of Completion - FOT Art Installation.pdf
4. Resolution - FOT NOC.pdf
Title/Recommendation
Adopt a Resolution accepting the work performed by MARC Builders LLC, dba MARC Engineering (“MARC Engineering”), for the installation of the Fields of Time art project under the Public Art Spaces Project CIP No. 337-37244 (“Project”), and requesting the City Clerk file a Notice of Completion with the County Recorder.
F.12
Accept the Parkside Villas, Subdivision No. 8982, in-tract public improvements for maintenance and take associated actions
1. Accept the Parkside Villas, Subdivision No. 8982, in-tract public improvements - Engineering-2025-52.pdf
2. 1. Previous Action.pdf
3. 2. Site Map 8982.pdf
4. 3. Acceptance Photos 8982 Parkside Villas.pdf
5. 4. Resolution.pdf
Title/Recommendation
Adopt a Resolution accepting the in-tract public improvements for Parkside Villas for maintenance; accepting the Maintenance Bond; releasing the Improvement Securities and requesting that the City Clerk file this Resolution with the Recorder of Contra Costa County for these improvements, constructed as a part of Parkside Villas, Subdivision No. 8982, at Old Sand Creek Road.
F.13
Accept the Brentwood Country Club Phase I and II, Subdivision No. 9486 & 9360, in-tract public improvements for maintenance and take associated actions
1. Accept the Brentwood Country Club Phase I and II in-tract public improvements - Engineering-2025-51.pdf
2. 1. Previous Action(1).pdf
3. 2. Site Maps.pdf
4. 3. Acceptance Photos.pdf
5. 4. Resolution(1).pdf
Title/Recommendation
Adopt a Resolution accepting the in-tract public improvements for Brentwood Country Club Phase I and II for maintenance; accepting the Maintenance Bond; releasing the Improvement Securities and requesting that the City Clerk file this Resolution with the Recorder of Contra Costa County for these improvements, constructed as a part of Brentwood Country Club Phase I and II, Subdivision No. 9486 & 9460, south of Balfour Road and between State Route 4 and Summerset Drive.
F.14
Informational Report on Final Map of Subdivision No. 9435, Inez Estates, developed by Cyrus Land Investments, LLC
1. Final Map of Subdivision - 9435, Inez Estates - Engineering-2025-50.pdf
2. 1. Site Map.pdf
3. 2. Approved Final Map.pdf
Title/Recommendation
Receive and file an Informational Report on the City Manager’s approval of the Final Map for Subdivision No. 9435, Inez Estates, developed by Cyrus Land Investments, LLC., located at 7281 Lone Tree Way (018-080-022).
F.15
Addendum to the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion – Phase II Project
1. Addendum to the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the WWTP Expansion – Phase II Project .pdf
2. 1. Previous Action(4).pdf
3. 2. Resolution.pdf
4. 3. Addendum to Mitigated Negative Declaration.pdf
Title/Recommendation
Adopt a Resolution approving the Addendum to the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Wastewater Treatment Plant – Phase II Expansion Project, CIP Project No. 592-59140.
G.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Persons addressing the City Council using Zoom are asked to raise their hands using the Zoom feature. Those attending in person and wishing to address the Council may do so from the podium. The Council may adopt reasonable regulations at the onset of the public hearing to facilitate public testimony. These regulations may include time limits. In the absence of such regulations, the public hearing shall follow the protocol for Public Comments.
G.1
Waive Second Reading and Adopt an Ordinance Amending Title 15 (Building and Construction) Chapters 15.04 and 15.06 of the Brentwood Municipal Code
1. 2025 California Building Standards Code Adoption - Community Development-2025-66.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Previous Action(1).pdf
3. 2025 California Building Standards Code Adoption Ordinance No. 1090.pdf
4. CCCFPD Ordinance No. 2025-14 2025 California Fire Code Amended.pdf
5. CCCFPD Ordinance No. 2025-15 2025 California Wildland Urban Interface Code Amended.pdf Title/Recommendation
Waive the second reading and adopt
Ordinance
No.
1090,
Adopting by Reference Portions of the 2025 Edition of the California Code of Regulations Title 24 (California Building Standards Code) with Local Amendments, Amending Chapter 15.04 and Amending and Adding to Chapter 15.06 of the Brentwood Municipal Code, and Making the Required Findings of Local Climatic, Geological, and Topographical Conditions.
The adoption of the ordinance is not
a project
under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA,” codified at Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq
., as further governed by the State CEQA Guidelines, found at 14 CCR §§ 15000, et seq
.) pursuant to 14 CCR §
§
15358
and 15378
because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly. Further, even if considered a project,
the adoption of this ordinance is exempt under CEQA pursuant to 14 CCR § 15061(b)(3) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility the adoption of this ordinance
will have a significant effect on the environment
.
G.2
Introduce and Waive First Reading of an Ordinance of the City of Brentwood Repealing and Replacing Chapter 17.725 of the City of Brentwood Municipal Code Relating to the Affordable Housing Program
1. Amendment for Affordable Housing Ordinance to Increase Obligation to Eighteen Percent.pdf
2. ATTACHMENT 1 - Previous Actions.pdf
3. Staff Report 5-27-25.pdf
4. Draft - City Council Amendments to Brentwood Inclusionary Ordinance.pdf
5. 2025 11 19 BIA Letter to HCD Re Brentwood Inclusionary.pdf Title/Recommendation
Introduce and waive the first reading of an Ordinance of the City of Brentwood repealing and replacing Chapter 17.725 of the City of Brentwood Municipal Code Relating to the Affordable Housing Program.
The Ordinance is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq., and the Guidelines for CEQA, 14 CCR §§ 15000, et seq.) because it has no potential to result in either a direct physical change in the environment or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment, per 14 CCR § 15061(b)(3). Further, the Ordinance is also exempt because it does not apply to any particular housing project at this time and it is thus speculative to evaluate any such future project in the context of consideration of this Ordinance.
H.
BUSINESS ITEMS
Persons addressing the City Council using Zoom are asked to raise their hands using the Zoom feature. Those attending in person and wishing to address the Council may do so from the podium. The Council may adopt reasonable regulations at the onset of each business item to facilitate public testimony. These regulations may include time limits. In the absence of such regulations, the item shall follow the protocol for Public Comments. Public comment on each of the following items is limited to what is described in the specific agenda item.
H.1
City Council Committees and Committee Assignments
1. City Council Committees and Committee Assignments - City Clerk-2025-13.pdf
2. Draft Appointment List.pdf
3. Sample Month Calendar of Chamber Usage and Regional Meetings.pdf Title/Recommendation
Staff recommends that the City Council 1) review the City Council committees, assignments and descriptions, and approve, by motion, the committees, schedules, appointments and descriptions of currently established committees; and 2) review amended/new committees and approve, by motion, the committees, appointments and descriptions.
H.2
Adopt the Side Letter between the City of Brentwood and the Brentwood Police Officers’ Association
1. Side Letter with the Brentwood Police Officers' Association - Human Resources-2025-35.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Previous Action BPOA 12.9.2025.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - Resolution BPOA Holidays_FINAL.pdf
4. BPOA Side Letter - Holidays Final.pdf
5. BPOA Side Letter - Holidays Final red line.pdf
Title/Recommendation
Adopt the Side Letter between the City of Brentwood and the Brentwood Police Officers’ Association to update the Holiday language in the Brentwood Police Officers’ Association 2021-2024 and 2024-2027 Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) to clearly identify the City’s official list of recognized holidays. The proposed action will clarify the Holiday Pay language to ensure that it is reportable as special compensation to CalPERS pursuant to the Public Employees’ Retirement Law (PERL), Government Code, California Code of Regulations (CCR), and CalPERS regulations.
H.3
Adopt a Resolution approving the First Amendment to the June 11, 2024 City Attorney Employment Agreement between the City of Brentwood and Katherine Wisinski
1. First Amendment to the City Attorney Employment Agreement - Human Resources-2025-36.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Previous Action CA 11122025.pdf
3. City Attorney First Amendment Resolution 11122025.pdf
4. Exhibit A - First Amendment to City Attorney Employment Agreement.pdf
5. Exhibit A - City Attorney Agreement June 11 2024.pdf Title/Recommendation
Adopt a Resolution approving the First Amendment to the June 11, 2024 City Attorney Employment Agreement between the City of Brentwood and Katherine Wisinski.
H.4
Independent Auditors’ Reports and Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2024/25; and Report on the Financial Awards received by the City
1. 24-25 Auditor's Report, ACFR and Financial Awards - FIS-2025-30.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Previous Action(3).pdf
3. 24-25 ACFR.pdf
4. Brentwood MOIC 2025.pdf
5. Brentwood RC 2025.pdf
6. Brentwood TDA 2025.pdf
7. 24-25 CIP Award.pdf
8. 5 - Certificate.pdf
9. 2425 2526 Op budget Award CSMFO.pdf
Title/Recommendation
Staff recommends the City Council receive the Independent Auditors’ Reports and Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for Fiscal Year 2024/25, along with the report on Financial Awards received by the City.
H.5
Amendment No. 5 to Contract for Landscape Maintenance Services with Terracare Associates
1. Amendment No. 5 to Contract for Landscape Maintenance Services - Parks Recreation-2025-253.pdf
2. Previous Action.pdf
3. Resolution.pdf
4. Amendment No. 5 to Contract for Landscape Maintenance Services.pdf Title/Recommendation
Adopt a Resolution approving and authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute Amendment No. 5 to the Contract for Landscape Maintenance Services with Terracare Associates for a two-year term from January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2027, in the amount of $9,879,251.31, plus funding authorization of 15% for additional work in the amount of $1,481,887.70, for a total authorized not to exceed contract amount of $33,925,996.99 (for the 7-year contract term that began in January of 2021), and authorize the City Manager or designee to approve necessary documents for the additional work, if appropriate.
H.6
Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion Cost Update and SB 1383 Compliance Alternatives Discussion
1. WWTP Project Cost Update and Biosolids Options Staff Report - Public Works-2025-28.pdf
2. 1. Previous Action(2).pdf
Title/Recommendation
Receive an update discussing the cost increases associated with the Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion – Phase II project (“Project”), and discuss SB 1383 compliance options related to wastewater biosolids.
H.7
Increase the funding authorization with Overaa & Company; TW Associates LLC, dba MISCOwater LLC; and Water Works Engineers, LLC, for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion – Phase II
1. Amendments with Overaa, MISCOwater, and Water Works Engineers, for WWTP Expansion Phase II .pdf
2. 1. Previous Action(3).pdf
3. 2. Resolution - Overaa.pdf
4. 3. Resolution - MISCOWater.pdf
5. 4. Resolution - Water Works.pdf
Title/Recommendation
Adopt a Resolution 1) approving an increase in funding authorization with C. Overaa & Company (“Overaa”) in the amount of $1,500,000; 2) approving an increase in funding authorization with TW Associates LLC, dba MISCOwater LLC (“MISCOwater”) in the amount of $2,500,000; 3) approving an increase in funding authorization with Water Works Engineers, LLC (“Water Works”) in the amount of $650,000, for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion – Phase II, CIP Project No. 592-59140 (“Project”) and 4) authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute necessary documents to effectuate these actions.
City Council adopted a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Wastewater Treatment Plant – Phase II on August 9, 2016. A Supplemental Mitigated Negative Declaration, which evaluated modifications related to this Project, was adopted in 2023. Finally, an Addendum to these documents, which analyzes additional Project revisions, is on tonight’s agenda for City Council’s consideration.
H.8
Consider a Request from Mayor Meyer and Council Member Mendoza for Allocation of Economic Development Grant Funds and staff time for a 2026 Winter Market or similar project
1. Requested Item Mayor Meyer and Mendoza 2026 Winter Market - City Manager-2025-57.pdf
2. Request as Submitted by Council Member Mendoza and Seconded by Mayor Meyer.pdf Title/Recommendation
Request to prepare a report and recommendation for the allocation of current and future Economic Development Grant funds to support the creation and operation of a Winter Market in 2026.
The event would serve as an opportunity to promote local economic activity, attract visitors to the downtown area, and foster community engagement during the holiday season.
H.9
Consider a request from Vice Mayor Pierson and Council Member Mendoza Concerning the Affordable Housing Program
1. Requested Item Pierson and Mendoza Affordable Housing Program - City Manager-2025-58.pdf Title/Recommendation
That the City Council consider and discuss Vice Mayor Pierson and Council Member Mendoza’s request that the City Council review the goals of the program, the process of buyer notification and selection, and a potential update of the Municipal Code specific to our affordable housing program.
I.
REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - NEW REQUEST(S)
Council Members wishing to have an agenda item placed on a future agenda shall make a request under this section of the agenda. These items will be included on the agenda for the next Council meeting
J.
ADJOURNMENT
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